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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.25, 1,354.95 and 253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.25, 1,354.95 and 253.99 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.25 : 1,354.95 = 253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.25/1,354.95 = 253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.25x = 1,354.95 × 253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.25x = 344,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,143.75/903.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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